William B. Umstead State Park is a North Carolina state park in Wake County, North Carolina in the United States. It covers 5,439 acres (22.01 km2) nestled between the expanding cities of Raleigh, Cary, and Durham, North Carolina. It offers hiking, bridle, and bike trails, boat rentals, camping, picnic areas, and educational programs.
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